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My experience with photography starts with a six-year-old boy holding up lights for his dad at a party. When we arrive home, my dad gives me his state-of-the-art Hasselblad camera's detachable back and teaches me to rewind the film. For me it was all fun, but what I didn't realize is that with my father's instructions, he was preparing me for my own future profession.

I went to photography school at Focus in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the age of 16. And now, thousands of weddings, events, studio shots, aerial photos, and family photos later, this is still what I do and what I love.

Ueda (pronounced "WAY-da") is the name my father chose to be his when he started his business as a Japanese man in Brazil over 50 years ago, and I am carrying it on now as a Brazilian man in the United States.

My style is a mix of photojournalism and illustrative. I enjoy the art of photography which lies in capturing the perfect moment when something beautiful is expressed: an emotion, a relationship, an idea.

I'm an active member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). I'm the only photographer from Madison that is a member of the WPJA.

Take a look at my Facebook page as I frequently post my most recent photos there!

Romulo Ueda

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
illustration popular

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ueda Photography

Julie
Julie Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Honest, Expressive Moments Captured

Anyone with an expensive camera can take a decent staged portrait, but it takes a gifted professional to truly capture the energy of an event. This is where Romulo shines. His eye for creative, candid, and emotion-filled shots is unmatched. Years later I look at our wedding photos and am filled with the joy of that day, not because every detail and hair is perfectly placed, but because you can see just how much fun and love were wrapped up in it. Romulo's photography is honest and expressive. He is an artist in every sense of the word.
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Reba Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Ask for Better!

Romulo was everything I wanted in a photographer! Our photos are more beautiful than I could have imagined. I absolutely adore them. My favorite aspect was that he didn't only focus on the bride and groom, but got amazing shots of our family, wedding party, and friends. The candid shots are everything I hoped they would be. He was so easy to work with, and I felt so comfortable during the entire process. If I ever need photos for any other event, I will not hesitate to contact him!
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William Sent on 12/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful Photographer with Incredible Skill!

Working with Romulo was an absolute pleasure. We came from out of town to do a very particular engagement photo shoot at The House on the Rock in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Initially I had to reschedule last minute because our flight was cancelled - Romulo was reassuring and totally understanding. Once we had rescheduled to the following week, I ended up being late and forgetting to alert staff we would be taking pictures. Romulo never missed a beat - he was there early, was patient, helpful, and incredibly understanding. Neither my fiance nor I had had our pictures taken by a professional photographer before, but Romulo easily calmed our jitters and made us comfortable and confident. He was professional and accommodating every step of the way through the process. Our pictures turned out phenomenally and we received some truly amazing and thoughtful compliments on what are definitely the best photos we've ever had taken of each other together! If you want a professional, thoughtful photographer, look no further than Ueda Photography.
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Ryan Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Romulo is great!

Romulo did our wedding photos and everything was perfect. He was a joy to have around on our wedding day and the photos turned out phenomenal. Highly recommend!
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Ross Sent on 09/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful timeless photographs from a professional

When we began looking for a wedding photographer, we saw the portfolios of many photographers that used a ‘dark’ or ‘moody’ style and many others that used an overexposed dreamy style where half the image is washed out. Neither style appealed to us. We didn’t know how to describe (or google for) what we wanted, beyond that we didn’t like those styles and aren’t into posed photographs. After meeting Romulo, his ‘photojournalism’ style was exactly what we were looking for!

As is immediately obvious from looking at the portfolio on his website, Romulo is technically and artistically an excellent photographer. We couldn’t be more pleased with the photos we got from him. They capture the scene as we remember it. He worked in and among the crowd perfectly and some guests even commented that he seemed to be finding great places to shoot from and used lighting creatively.

Romulo was also a delight to work with at every stage of the process. He stayed in touch in case we needed something from him (but did not get in the way). He was okay with some ambiguity about what time we wanted him to arrive (due to our lack of planning). We got our pictures from Romulo electronically very quickly and the high quality digital files (with full printing rights etc) on a USB stick a few days later.

I would recommend Ueda Photography to anyone who wants beautiful timeless photographs!
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Artistic photos, amazing photographer!

We worked with Romulo Ueda for both our engagement and wedding photos. He's an amazing photographer! Our officiant had worked with him before and told everyone to "do exactly what Romulo says because he is an artist," and she was correct! His photographic style is photojournalism, meaning you'll get incredible photos that candidly capture the spirit of your event. His photos are dynamic and interesting in a way that I haven't really seen before, which is what really interested us in working with Romulo for our wedding day.

Our engagement photos turned out extremely well, and we were comfortable knowing he'd take excellent photos during our wedding day. We've received many compliments from family and friends on the photos. I'd definitely work with Romulo again for any of my photographer needs in Madison!

Also, Romulo is extremely quick to respond to email and other forms of communication, which is a huge plus when working with any wedding vendor.
Laura
Laura Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer!

Romulo did an amazing job at our wedding, always seeming to be in the right spot at the right time. He also was great at directing our family during the group shot time.
Ian
Ian P. Sent on 01/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Reliving the Moment: Madison's Best Wedding Photographer Beyond Doubt

Romulo Ueda is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is relaxed, friendly, and a perfect professional. We hired him to photograph our wedding and he went above and beyond to capture each special moment in our day. His work is done in the photojournalism style, so every time I look back at the photographs from the day, it’s like I’m experiencing the moment as it happened all over again. We were blessed to work with such a creative individual. Thank you, Romulo!
Angela
Angela Sent on 11/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Romulo was amazing! I can't say enough good things about him. He caught so many special moments, was extremely professional, and the final results were even better than I could have ever hoped for!!!
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Michael Sent on 02/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic experience overall, from the first meeting to engagement photo session to recieving the final wedding photos. Engagement session was scheduled for an hour at two different locations and Romulo was able to work magic in that hour and we ended up with a great variety of amazing pictures. Wedding photos went great as well, captured everything we had requested and more including fantastic candid shots of the wedding party, friends, and family as well as the ceremony and reception locations. Romulo has a fantastic eye for event photography and fully captured our wedding, exceeding our expectations in a polite and professional manner. He's a pleasure to work with and we can't recommend him enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Paulius Musteikis Weddings Paulius Musteikis Weddings Wedding Photographers

Rômulo from Ueda Photography is one of my favorite wedding photojournalists in Madison WI area. We have photographed weddings together numerous times in the past few years and it’s been a pleasure. Romulo is very calm, laid back professional that will ease your day and will create one of a kind wedding imagery. Ueda Photography is on my preferred photographers top list.

Saturn's 8 DJ Services Saturn's 8 DJ Services Wedding DJs

I have met a lot of photographers around this area and none quite like Romulo! He eye for capturing an energetic moment is unmatched! His dance floor pictures are some of the best I have ever seen. He has the gift of sight with his camera and I highly recommend him to you! DJ Andrew Paul Larson Saturns 8 Entertainment

Leggacy Films Leggacy Films Wedding Videographers

I am a professional wedding videographer who has worked along side Romulo on several occasions. Romulo is a very experienced and highly skilled photographer. Having grown up in a family of professional photographers, Romulo mastered his art at a young age. You only need to see his gallery on his website to know this for yourself. Best of all, Romulo is one of the most personable wedding professionals I know. His relaxed and courteous manner is especially helpful for everyone being able to stay in character during the wedding day. I recommend Ueda Photography without any hesitation.

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Ueda Photography frequently asked questions

Ueda Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Ueda Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Ueda Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Ueda Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Ueda Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ueda Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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